Hillwalk Guides
Guided vs Self-Guided hiking tours
We are often asked whether Self-Guided hiking tours are better than Guided hiking tours. Both have their advantages and suit different hikers. We really believe in the benefits of self-guided [...]
The 13 best tips for your hiking holiday in Ireland
How to work with the infamous Irish weather, when is the best time to travel and how to otherwise fully enjoy your hiking holiday, find out in our thirteen best [...]
20 amazing things you need to know about Wales
Where can you find a city with 58 letters, a red dragon and one of the most beautiful coastal paths in the world? The answer is Wales. Our 20 facts about Wales [...]
Inspirational Outdoor Women – 8 Famous Female Mountaineers
To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, we’ve decided to dedicate this post to some impressive outdoor ladies. In this post, we will introduce you to 8 famous female mountaineers [...]
Who Was Robert Burns?
Robert Burns Night is celebrated in Scotland on January 25th. There are poems, whisky and even a poetic address to haggis. So who was Robert Burns – the man to whom Scotland owes [...]
Walking Hiking Blog: A 2021 Guide
Nearly five years after creating the Walking Hiking Blog, we recently released our two-hundredth blog post. To celebrate, we thought it would be a good time to give an overview [...]
Ring Of Beara: Local History
There are traces of ancient times to be found all over the Beara Peninsula and while on the Ring of Beara. In this blog post, we introduce some of the [...]
The Giants Causeway in 10 Amazing Facts
The Giants Causeway in the far north of Ireland is a legendary place of rare beauty. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, this ‘Land Bridge of the Giants’ attracts thousands of tourists [...]